South Carolina ETV (SCETV) received three Emmy® Awards from the Regional Southeast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) at the 2025 Southeast Regional EMMY® Awards held June 14 in Atlanta, Georgia.
The following SCETV programs and contributors were named winners:
What’s Wild - "Caddisflies"
Category: Environment/Science – Short Form Content
Desiree Cheeks, Charles Dymock, Colin McCawley, Ed Goodwin
Coastal Kingdom - "The Ace Basin"
Category: Environment/Science – Long Form Content
Tony Mills, Rob Lewis, Holly Jackson
Tony Mills
Category: Program Host/Moderator/Correspondent
Host of Coastal Kingdom
This year’s Emmy® recognition highlights SCETV’s continued commitment to producing compelling and educational content that reflects the beauty, science and stories of the Palmetto State. From exploring freshwater insects in What’s Wild to highlighting the natural treasures of the Lowcountry in Coastal Kingdom, these wins underscore the network’s dedication to excellence.
In addition to celebrating these wins, SCETV extends another congratulations to all its 2025 Southeast Emmy® nominees. The full list of SCETV’s seven nominated programs includes:
- Arriving: Leo Twiggs And His Art
- Citizen Better – "What’s A Superfund Site And Why Should You Know About Them?"
- Impact SC: "A Touch of Sugar"
- After Action Season 2 promo
- What’s Wild – "Caddisflies"
- Coastal Kingdom – "The Ace Basin"
- Tony Mills – Host of Coastal Kingdom
NATAS sets the standards for excellence in the television broadcasting industry and holds the honor of presenting The Prime Time Emmy® Awards and the Daytime Emmy® Awards.
The Regional Southeast Emmy® Chapter is one of 19 chapters throughout the United States identifying and celebrating television excellence at the local and regional levels. The Southeast Chapter represents television professionals from all disciplines of the industry and from markets in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina and North Carolina.
The full winner list is available to view online.
QUOTES
“We are proud to see SCETV’s work recognized with three Southeast Emmy® Awards, standing out in an extremely competitive field. These honors are not just a celebration of our team’s talent, creativity and dedication— they’re a powerful reminder of the vital role SCETV plays in telling South Carolina’s stories with depth and heart. Congratulations to all of this year’s winners and nominees!.” –SCETV President and CEO Adrienne Fairwell
FAST FACTS
- SCETV received three Southeast Emmy® Awards at the 2025 ceremony in Atlanta, Georgia.
- Winning projects included What’s Wild – "Caddisflies", Coastal Kingdom – "The Ace Basin" and host Tony Mills.
- Seven SCETV projects were nominated across multiple categories
- The Regional Southeast Chapter of NATAS represents broadcast professionals across five Southeastern states.
About South Carolina ETV and Public Radio
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) is the state's public educational broadcasting network. SCETV amplifies South Carolina voices, provides educational experiences and strengthens communities, while working toward creating a stronger, more connected and informed South Carolina. In addition to airing local programs, such as The Know Show, Making It Grow, and This Week in South Carolina, SCETV also presents multiple programs to regional and national audiences, including Books By The River, After Action, Reconnecting Roots, Reel South, Downing of a Flag and Southern Songwriters with Patrick Davis.
Media Contact
Landon Masters
media@scetv.org
(803) 737-3337
South Carolina ETV receives three Southeast Emmy® Awards (PDF)
